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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 9 CCR 2503-7 Income Maintenance (Volume 3)

22 3.753.17 Aliens and Temporary Residents Not Eligible for Assistance [Eff. 12/1/14] The following individuals are not eligible for public assistance or social services programs: A. An alien with no status verification from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service; B. An alien granted a specific voluntary departure date; C. An alien applying for a status; or, D. A citizen of foreign nations residing temporarily in the United States on the basis of Visas issued to permit employment, education, or a visit. 3.753.18 Citizenship - Lawful Presence Requirements [Eff. 12/1/14] An applicant who does not meet lawful presence requirements or a household member who does not meet citizenship requirements shall not be included as a household member; however, all countable income of this individual shall be counted as part of the household's total income. The household’s application shall not be denied due to lack of documentation regarding citizenship or lawful presence requirements if there are other household members who meet the citizenship requirements (i.e., minors born in the United States). 3.753.19 Alternate Verification Identification to Establish Lawful Presence [Eff. 12/1/14] In order to verify the applicants lawful presence in the United States, a county department/Contractor can use a print out from the Department of Motor Vehicle’s database, or applicable Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) Interface Screens documenting a valid status of the applicant’s Colorado driver’s license or identification as verification, if it indicates that the applicant is lawfully present. 3.753.2 Residence [Eff. 12/1/14] 3.753.21 Colorado Residency [Eff. 12/1/14] To be eligible for assistance, an applicant shall be a resident of Colorado at the time application is made. There shall be no durational residence requirement. An applicant or recipient who establishes intent to remain in Colorado shall, for public assistance purposes, is considered a current resident. “Intent to remain” may be established by any or all of the following: A. Acquiring by purchase, rental, or other arrangements housing facilities used as a home; B. Household effects, equipment, and personal belongings being located in the home or being in transit; C. Securing employment or engaging in other self-supporting activity based in Colorado; D. Parents entering children in local schools; E. Completing the affidavit of intent – residence form; and/or; F. Entering Colorado with a job commitment or in search of employment in Colorado. 3.753.22 Residency Requirements [Eff. 12/1/14] Applicant households must meet the state residency requirements as contained in these rules. The household must reside at the address for which it applied to receive LEAP benefits.